Journalists and activists targeted by Pegasus spyware leading to global privacy violations
Jul 18, 20215 sources
Summary
NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was used to target journalists, activists, and human rights workers globally. The spyware is known for its ability to infiltrate devices and extract sensitive information. This incident highlights the misuse of surveillance technology against vulnerable groups.
Incident Details
Domain
Privacy & Surveillance
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Harm Types
Unauthorized Surveillance
Companies
NSO Group
Who Was Affected
Age
Unknown
Gender
Unknown
Sources
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